Search Results for ‘outlets’

Looking to figure out if there is some sort of equation I can use to figure out exactly how many outlets and lights I can have on the same breaker, online it says most lights pull about 60 watts but the box for the lights I have says 12 and I was just wondering if anyone can confirm this or am I...

I would like to make better use of a 20 amp line from the panel that already has only two outlets: adding the below: 1: outlet/switch box next 2: to first ceiling light next 3: to second ceiling light next 4: to second switch this is a cellar circuit which is why I would...

I am a sol prop General Contractor operating in Eastern WA. I mostly do remodels and maintenance jobs on rental properties (small time). All that to say, almost all of my customers at some point or another request to have outlets and fixtures updated, or the occasional baseboard heater. I have...

While inspecting an older apartment building yesterday in Pittsburgh PA the owner and I found an area on the wall of the basement that had 9 metal boxes each labeled for one of the 9 apartments. Most of the boxes had a padlock on it. A couple did not have padlocks and when opened there was an...

2012 the CEC introduced some what messy code concerning Wet Location While Plug Inserted covers. I am glad to see that part of this confusion in the wording has been cleaned up in the 23rd edition. BUT there have also been some seemingly useless and very confusing code added pertaining to...

I have having a nuisance problem with a 15a cb it keeps tripping randomly when there is barely any load at all. This breaker protects a bedroom that has one incadesent fixture and four receptacles. The only thing that is really used in this room is a computer and printer. I heard that some times...

Hello All, I am searching a source for replacement AC light switches. They are compact rectangular push button SPST and DPST, fitted to narrow outlet boxes via adaptor plate (behind wall plate) with tabs to secure switch in place top and bottom. Dimensions are apx. 1.25 L x 1 H x 3/4 W. Leviton...